El-Sayed promises “cradle-to-grave healthcare.” But his own household offers a useful reminder of the distinction he overlooks.
Abdul El-Sayed is riding high after his victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary earlier this month. If victorious on Nov. 3, the Medicare for All champion could soon take his far-left health agenda to Washington.
Before he does, he’ll need to reckon with an awkward contradiction in his pitch for socialized medicine. According to reporting from the Washington Free Beacon, El-Sayed’s wife, psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Jukaku, does not accept health insurance — and has opted out of Medicare.
Her decision points to a fundamental problem with El-Sayed’s signature policy. Medicare for All might promise every American government health coverage. But an insurance card alone does not guarantee access to care — as Dr. Jukaku’s own practice makes clear.
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El-Sayed Promises Medicare for All, His Wife Opted Out
Sally C. Pipes
El-Sayed promises “cradle-to-grave healthcare.” But his own household offers a useful reminder of the distinction he overlooks.
Abdul El-Sayed is riding high after his victory in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary earlier this month. If victorious on Nov. 3, the Medicare for All champion could soon take his far-left health agenda to Washington.
Before he does, he’ll need to reckon with an awkward contradiction in his pitch for socialized medicine. According to reporting from the Washington Free Beacon, El-Sayed’s wife, psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Jukaku, does not accept health insurance — and has opted out of Medicare.
Her decision points to a fundamental problem with El-Sayed’s signature policy. Medicare for All might promise every American government health coverage. But an insurance card alone does not guarantee access to care — as Dr. Jukaku’s own practice makes clear.
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Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.